I have promised to give a fair and honest review for this ARC. I wish I could review this book more enthusiastically but to my mind, it lacked a flow and fire. There just seemed, to me, to be too much missing.

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I just couldn't love this. Eliza made me angry. She tricks a man into marriage and then gets mad at him when he confornts her. I mean it was just nuts. her reasoning just didn't make any sense. I didn't like that the Earl was made to be a bad guy but he had valid reasons to be angry. Not a huge fan.

This author is new to me, and her writing is not bad as such, and especially the first chapter hooked me in. Unfortunately, the premise of the book just did not convince me with the hero's dogged determination to repay his predecessor's debts at all cost including marry a woman sight unseen and the heroine sacrificing herself at the altar so to speak in place of her cousin (the intended bride to be who loved someone else). Her animosity towards him from the start did not make much sense, knowing that his intentions was just to make amends for perceived past wrongs. She continued her wrath towards him after their marital vows, even though she was the guilty party who deceived him into marrying her, when all he was guilty of was being a bit obsessive about righting prior misdeeds. Oh, and the hero seems also to have an issue with frequent intrusive sexual fantasies during random and unprovoked moments, but the heroine wasn't to know that. Despite all his intentions and wants, these were never actually matched by his actions and achievements. The hero was often impotent and ineffectual, too many internal dialogues of what he should have done instead of what he did. Always half a step behind, a second too late. And when he finally did the deed with her and consummated the marriage, it was a one-sided, self-pleasing event even though she had just opened up to him about her traumatic past. And one last gripe - WTH is it with referring to the dog as "she" then "he" then "she" in the narration. It's a bloody male dog, and the fact, that the heroine insists on calling it Daisy and denying it's gender, does not negate the objective obvious that it is still male.

Jeremy was an earl and had been left in deep debt. He only had one more to pay, Lady Rushworth. Eliza, is a sweet unassuming daughter of Lady Rushworth. She will protect her cousin from her mom at all costs. Her mom is not a nice woman.
The characters are so believable and earnest. The descriptions are vivid and help make the characters come to life. The plot is a little complicated and there are a few twists, such as a duel. It flows well and smoothly, and keeps a consistent pace. It keeps you focused on the book which keeps you up late, you can't seem to put it down. I very much enjoyed the story and loved the characters. I liked the way the secondary characters, (Grace and Hetty), stayed by Eliza's side when things got too much for her. I so very highly recommend this unique and engaging story.

To Seduce a Lady's Heart (The Landon Sisters #3)
by Ingrid Hahn
really liked it

A different plot here. I really enjoyed this book. Even though it may need a little work in my opinion on a few things. I actually read this in one sitting. Characters were enjoyable. I like the plot and the way the author has written her book. I would of asked for perhaps a little more life in the writing at times. All in all a good read. One that touches the heart with some of the elements that are in it! I was given this book in return for an honest review. Anna Swedenmom

This novel was a good and quick read. Overcoming past mistakes is a challenge for many people. Letting go of the past can be just as difficult.
Lady Eliza Burke lives with her mother who acts as a tyrant. Eliza wants to escape her mother. When her mother blackmails marriage to Eliza's cousin, Eliza decides to take matters into her own hands.
Lord Jeremy Landon, Earl of Bennington, has been cleaning up his uncle's debts for ten years. He has repaid every debt except for one. When he visits the Lady Rushworth, she offers her the money for the jewel he cannot find. She refuses and blackmails him to marry her ward. Jeremy has no choice but to accept.
Eliza decides to take her cousin's place to marry Jeremy, so her cousin could marry the man she loves. From the moment Jeremy sees Eliza, he wants her in his bed, but also has dark urges. Eliza has a secret than no ones knows about and it is why she has not married. She was betrothed years ago, but when she explained her circumstances, he abandoned her. Eliza has had much disappointments in her life and cannot trust anyone. When Jeremy learns of her identity, he is angry, but will not annul the marriage. He needs to avoid scandals after working hard to restore his family name. Jeremy wants to protect Eliza but she feels the need to fight her own battles. Both need to learn to accept the other. However, when the past comes to rear its ugly head, will Jeremy be able to stand by Eliza? Can Eliza accept Jeremy for the man he is?